The mechanism and prevention strategies of cognitive dysfunction after radiotherapy of brain metastases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2016.10.017
- VernacularTitle:脑转移瘤放射治疗后认知功能障碍机制及可能的防治策略
- Author:
Cong WANG
;
Guorong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain metastases;
Radiotherapy;
Hippocampus;
Neurocognitive function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
2016;36(10):797-800
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Radiotherapy has been an effective non surgical treatment for brain metastases.While the benefit of survival was achieved,the potential cognitive impairment caused by radiotherapy gradually arouse people's attention.To improve patient's prognosis,ensuring tumor control and caring patients' quality of life and neurocognitive functions should be weighed equally.This article reviews the related research on the neurocognitive protection of brain metastasis radiotherapy.
